Loudon search crews find body of missing man

Loudon County Sheriff's Office said crews found the body of a man missing since Monday night.

Search teams found the body of Cody Jackson, 23, approximately a quarter to a half mile away from his truck Saturday afternoon.

Officials located Jackson's truck Thursday night on Notchin Hill Road in Loudon. Authorities used several search dogs and a Knox County Sheriff's Office helicopter to find the man.

Cody Jackson's girlfriend told Loudon County deputies that when she spoke to him last on Monday, she reported that he didn't sound coherent.

According to Loudon County Sheriff's Office, Jackson's body is undergoing an autopsy, but authorities said his death does not look suspicious. Officials believe inclement weather could have been a factor in his death.

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A search team continues to look for a 23-year old man reported missing since Monday night.

Cody Jackson's girlfriend told Loudon County deputies that when she spoke to him last on Monday, she reported that he didn't sound coherent.